Stainless Steel Press Tube

We have several solutions available now in stainless steel M-profile press tube, with options in 304 and 316 stainless steel; and in addition, eco and standard wall options. The following blog will try to explore the pros and cons of each of these possibilities and with the new 304 range in limited sizes to replace carbon steel heating mains.

For those not already aware, ValvesTubesFittings.com are M-Press distributors based in the Manchester area and offering deliveries across the United Kingdom. For more information on all we can offer in stainless steel press tube; click read more or contact our excellent sales team.

Stainless Steel Press Tube in 304 Grade

This year for the first time we can offer a small range of 304 stainless steel press tube in four sizes. They are 54mm x 2mm wall, 76mm x 2mm wall, 88.9mm x 2mm wall and 108mm x 2mm wall. This robust and quality product is an ideal replacement for carbon steel press lines and although we cannot offer the fittings in 304 stainless steel; we can still offer a very competitive, high-quality product in 316 stainless steel.

The 304-stainless tube and the 316-stainless steel fittings are completely compatible but it must be noted that the 304-stainless steel press tube range is not suitable for WRAS installations. For availability, please contact our sales team or click the relevant product link.

Stainless Steel Press Tube 316 Grade

High-quality stainless steel M-profile press tube 316 grade is available from stock here at ValvesTubesFittings.com in 15mm to 54mm sizes. On short lead times, we can offer 67mm to 168mm product. The larger sizes are double pressed and the installation of a length of 168mm Ø tube can be completed in under five minutes; once the tube is in position. Stainless steel press tube can be used with standard 316 stainless steel M-Press fittings to complete WRAS potable water installations.

The same tube can be installed with M-Press higher temperature FKM seals for solar installations and industrial applications. The maximum working temperature for the FKM seals is 180°C and the minimum is -30°C. These same seals in conjunction with stainless steel press tube can be used for compressed air, vacuum, water disinfection and purified water installations.

Stainless steel press tube when installed using HNBR yellow M-Press gas seals is approved for British and European natural gas work. These seals are normally factory fitted but can be offered loose for the installer to change the seals from stock. As with all press installations, proper procedures should be followed to ensure that the excellent product warranty is maintained. All M-Press stainless steel press tube installations are subject to a 40-year warranty; when installed correctly using an approved calibrated M-profile press tool.

Stainless Steel Press Tube Approvals

All the relevant approvals for stainless steel press tubes can be found by visiting the M-Press website or by downloading the latest copy of the M-Press technical handbook by clicking the corresponding link. For current gas installation requirements, our products are DVGW approved and for UK water installation on potable systems, we can provide WRAS certification.

What we cannot yet predict is how the present standards and approvals will be implemented; after the United Kingdom leaves the European Union. We will of course blog on this subject in the future as the situation becomes clearer or not. Many product standards we presently offer are not all European and each European standard has an international equivalent. For more information on this or any other product enquiry, contact our excellent technical sales team.

Stainless Steel Press Tube Alternatives

Although we can offer stainless steel press tube and the relevant fittings and valves to complete an installation. We can also still offer traditional pipeline products to complete the majority of installations. Our eCommerce website ValvesTubesFittings.com is part of a wider pipeline supplier based in Ashton under Lyne. We have two warehouses in the town carrying the following stainless steel product ranges for pipeline installation:

• Stainless Steel BSP Threaded Fittings ISO 4144:2003
• Stainless Steel Valves
• Stainless Steel Flanges EN 1092-1
• Stainless Steel Flanges ASME B16.5:2013
• Stainless Steel Flanges BS10:2009
• Stainless Steel Welding Fittings ASME B16.9:2013

All the above can be provided on short delivery times with test certification to suit the relevant standard. Our range of BSP 316 stainless steel threaded fittings from Genebre are tested to 20 bar; for full details on pressure and temperature contact our sales team.

Other Material Available from Stock

This year 2017 is our 29th year as an independent pipeline supplier and as well as carrying stainless steel M-profile press tube in stock we can also offer a wide range of carbon steel, malleable iron, copper and aluminium products.

Clicking the links below will take you to the product page on our website, and of course if you require a conversation with our sales team just visit our contacts page.

• Tube BS EN 10255:2004
• Tube ASTM A106
• Malleable Iron Pipe Fittings BS EN 10242:1995
• Steel Threaded Pipe Fittings BS EN 10241:2000
• Carbon Steel Pipe Fittings ASME B16.11
• Welding Fittings ASME B16.9:2012
• Welding Fittings BS EN 10253-2:2007
• Carbon Steel Flanges EN 1092-1:2013
• Carbon Steel Flanges BS10:2009
• Carbon Steel Flanges ASME B16.5:2013
• Table X Copper Tube BS EN 1057:2006
• EQOFluid Aluminium Pipe and Fittings BS EN 573-3:2013
• Valve Products
• Grooved Products

Take the time to explore our entire range of pipeline products and if you happen to be installing galvanised handrail products this can be achieved with FastClamp fittings and galvanised tube BS EN 10255:2004. We look forward to hearing from you and servicing all your pipeline requirements now and in the future.

Disclaimer: Information correct at the time of publishing (July 2017) but is subject to change. E&OE.